MARCH IN SECOND GRADE

In reading we continue to read interesting stories about everything from a pet whale to the habits of the emperor penguin. Comprehension remains the focus of our reading work so that the students can develop independent, inferential reasoning skills and the ability to use the text as a resource. We write frequently, use the text as resource in our writing, apply grammar and vocabulary skills, and work on developing themes and details. It is amazing to see the progress in each child’s thinking and writing skills by this time of the year!

In Social Studies we discuss how a community works regarding goods, services, supply, and demand. Hopefully, we can all be careful consumers!

In Science we continue to learn basic facts about Simple Machines and fundamentals in Science like gravity and friction. So now we know WHY you slip and fall on the ice! We will also learn about weather.

Math progresses into mastering time to the minute and calculating elapsed time. These are challenging skills. It is very helpful for you to use real examples of telling time with your child at home. Elapsed time is especially important to review. Examples of ways to reinforce this skill are: “If the movie starts at 1:40 PM and lasts one and a half hours, what time does it end?” “If we have dinner at 6:00PM for a half hour, read for a half hour, and watch TV for a half hour, what time will it be?” Obviously, a face clock with hands is much more helpful than a digital clock at this point. Continue to practice 2-digit addition and subtraction with regrouping, at home.

And who knows, maybe the leprechauns will visit us on March 17!

Thank you for your support!
Teacher Robin and Teacher Laura
609-267-8198 ext. 108



March Events:

  • March 2: Dr. Seuss Day! Stories and fun! Wear PJ’s!
  • March 5: Bowling for Books, 6-8 pm
  • Week of March 8: Scholastic Book Fair-Please support our library!
  • March 11 and 12: Parent conferences (by request)
  • March 16: Lower School Grandparents’ Day, 10:00am
  • March 18: Coffee and Tea with Rose and Michelle, 8:30am